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Congregational Church of North Stonington, UCC
No matter who you are, or where you are on
life's journey, you are welcome here!


Worship with us!  Fourth Sunday in Lent
10 a.m. in-person and streaming service

Links to streaming service and church school
are at the BOTTOM of ths email.
 

Church School is in person, 
Zoom begins after the Time for Children

Church Website is:   www.northstoningtonucc.com

Included in this week's previ
ew:
Notice of Application Process OPEN
for Habitat homes.  Deadline March 31

Application for Homeownership

Habitat for Humanity of Eastern CT

Click below for
Virtual Applicant Information Meeting (AIM).
Please read this entire page!

       HfHECT is accepting applications for homes
             in Gales Ferry and Norwich only,
             between March 1-31, 2023.

It is important to know if the Habitat for Humanity Homeownership program is right for you and understand how the program works. This is why we require all potential applicants to familiarize themselves with our program before applying.

There are four steps to submitting a full application,
which can take up to six months to complete.

Home Owner Application Process - click here!
Painting above by Amy Foster
to be auctioned off at Jake's Restaurant
for funds for Syria and Turkey

In Worship This Sunday

The Lessons
Psalm 23
John 9:1-41, selected verses.  

....Now I See
Christ is Healer and Shepherd...one allows us to see, the other shows the way.  How many ways can we learn to see??   

Serving in Worship:  Evelyn Bamford, Deacon at the door; Gretchen Noonan, Kevin Noonan ushers; Kevin Noonan, lay reader; Pastor Sue, time for children. 
Service include music from Senior Choir and Bell Choir. 

We Pray For:     Stephanie & Doug Murray; Bev Wilson;  Grace (Teddy) Graber; Janet Allen; George Danley; Mark Ball (Pat Danley’s son);   Karen Clarke; Elaine Falk Smith; Susan; Debbie Janda; Jeff Sullivan; Judy Lumiere,  Alice Robbins;  Melissa Thaxton (Jamie's wife); Aggie Terrill; Sue Pianka; Monica's grandson, Finn Fox; George McCullen; Wayne Sander, after surgery; Janetha.     

CALENDAR
Sunday,   Artisan Market 1-4 pm
Thursday, 10 am:Study Group. -Following Jesus through Lent & Lent Devotional
      5:00-5:30 pm:  Youth Choir  (ages 7 thru High School)
      6:00-7:00 pm:  Senior Choir.
      7:15-8:30 pm:  Handbell Choir. 
Saturday 9 am - 11 am Council "retreat" here
Next Sunday, Cemetery Committee, 11:15

MISSION FOCUS:   One Great Hour of Sharing
Please bring your offerings for OGHS every Sunday during Lent large or small.
     The week of  March 12th we pray for greater awareness and help in the need for clean, available water. 
“Thank you, God for our many blessings and teach us to share
what we have.”


Disaster Relief for Syria and Turkey Earthquake victims. 

Links to current issues from the UCC faith perspective
click on button(s) below:

We continue to pray and work for peace in Ukraine

On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the United Church of Christ calls on our clergy, our lay leaders, our churches, and all people of faith to pray for peace, to pray for an end to the hostilities that are ravaging the people and land of Ukraine, and to pray for a de-escalation of rhetoric that threatens nuclear options.
 


Click on the link below for the prayer...

This link will change regularly and include a variety of issues.
You can visit ucc.org any time and click on the News link for interesting articles and reflections. 
Prayers and a Call for Peace in Ukraine

I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.                        - Deuteronomy 30:19 (NIV)              

 Some might say that “God has a plan”   - which might make us think that plan is something set in stone.  The writer in Deuteronomy gives us a better picture by telling us God gives us a choice.  Remember, the Creator who set all things in motion  is in all and through all.  Basically, God is with us, cheering us on, hoping for our best.  This is backed up in John 10:10 - Jesus came to give us abundant life, and part of that abundant life is to be healthy and whole—physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.

                Abundant life.  Health.  These are affected by choices we make every day.  Joyce Meyer says:  “…you cannot “catch” health like you can disease.”  Disease easily finds its way to you.  But healthy ways, that takes choice.  The text above guides us:  “…choose life, that you and your descendants may live.”   One of the ways we can “choose life” is to allow our lives  to be enriched by the scripture.  It offers guidance, insight and usually makes us think a bit harder. 

God wants to make you whole, and gives us sustenance in Word and in Spirit.  May we find nourishment in scripture, prayer and in loving with our whole heart.       

Global Ministries Prayers for Sri Lanka 
Our heavenly Father, at this time of prayer, we would like to bring the oppressed and marginalized people working in the most difficult conditions, like the factories, mining industries, tea plantations, and rough seas of this nation for your mercies. Grant them your wisdom and power to overcome all the hurdles in their lives and experience your presence. Almighty Lord, I commit these deserving communities into your mighty presence. Bless them and fill them with your Holy Spirit so that they will make a difference in their lives and those around them. Grant them your knowledge so they can be faithful witnesses of your vineyard. We ask all these in your precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen

All Hymns from the (NCH) New Century Hymnal © 1995 The Pilgrim Press, have been granted permission for this one-time use.      Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #735340-A. All rights reserved.  Permissions granted under CCLI License # 11212116
Call to worship adapted from Eggs and Ashes pp 82-83


Our Ministers:  the Congregation
Susan G. Latourette, Pastor – 860-759-4231, pastorsuel@yahoo.com
Michael G.  Noonan, Director of Music
Kay Lautzenheiser, Christian Education Coordinator
Rosemary Kuemper, Church Secretary
Charlotte Melia, Sexton      
Office hours:  Monday –Thursday, 9 am - 1 pm
860-535-0379       nostoucc@comcast.net
P.O. Box 66, North Stonington, CT  06359